Pastoral Assistant Hispanic Ministry - Salary

Primary Work Location:St. Edward Parish, Seattle Offices

Schedule:Wednesday-Sunday, primarily during parish office and ministry hours, with regular Sunday presence and occasional evenings as ministry needs require. The position may require travel between the four churches within the South Seattle Parish Family.

Position Summary

The Hispanic Ministry & Parish Office Coordinator is primarily a ministerial and pastoral presence for Spanish-speaking parishioners of the South Seattle Parish Family. The person in this role serves as a welcoming, trusted, and visible face of the Church for the Hispanic community, helping parishioners connect with priests, the pastoral team, parish ministries, and parish services. Administrative and front-office responsibilities are secondary and are intended to support this ministry.

Key Responsibilities

Hispanic Pastoral Presence & Parishioner Support

• Serve as a warm, welcoming, and trusted point of contact for Spanish-speaking parishioners and families.
• Build positive relationships with Hispanic parishioners and help them feel known, welcomed, and connected to the parish community.
• Listen to parishioner questions, needs, and concerns and connect individuals and families with the appropriate priest, pastoral staff member, ministry, or parish resource.
• Support the priests and Pastoral Team in their ministry to Spanish-speaking parishioners, including helping with communication and follow-up.
• Be present and visible at Spanish-language parish activities and Sunday Spanish Masses as appropriate to the schedule.
• Be present at Hispanic Ministry Committee meetings (one Monday a month).  Help with communications, minutes, agendas, calendars, and tasks between meetings.
• Help Spanish-speaking parishioners understand how to access parish services, sacramental processes, registration, events, and other parish resources.
• Provide Spanish-language translation or interpretation for routine parishioner communications and interactions when appropriate.

Liturgical & Sacramental Support

• Support the Pastoral Team with routine administrative and communication needs related to Spanish-language sacramental ministry.
• Assist Spanish-speaking parishioners with questions about sacramental processes and direct them to the appropriate priest or pastoral staff member.
• Assist with entering and maintaining Spanish-language registrations and sacramental information in the parish database.
• Provide logistical and communication support for Spanish Masses and sacramental celebrations as requested by the Pastoral Team.

Spanish-Language Parish Office Support

• Serve as a Spanish-speaking presence at the front office and help create a welcoming environment for parishioners and visitors.
• Answer telephones and assist walk-in visitors in Spanish and English, particularly Spanish-speaking parishioners who need assistance.
• Respond to routine questions and direct parishioners to the appropriate person or parish resource.
• Assist Spanish-speaking parishioners with parish registrations, contact information updates, forms, and routine requests.
• Assist Spanish-speaking parishioners with required Safe Environment steps and background checks for volunteering in certain roles.
• Enter Spanish-language registrations and other parishioner information into the Church Management System.
• Maintain accurate parishioner records and handle confidential information appropriately.
• Support Stewardship (Time, Talent, Treasure) campaigns in the Spanish speaking communities.

Communication & Translation Support

• Assist the parish with routine Spanish-language communications for parishioners.
• Translate or review routine parish communications, forms, notices, and other materials between English and Spanish as needed.
• Support communication through appropriate parish platforms
• Help ensure Spanish-speaking parishioners receive timely and understandable information about parish services and activities.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bilingual/Bicultural.  Fluent in spoken and written Spanish and English.  Able to communicate aross cultures. 
• Practicing Catholic who supports the mission and teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Demonstrated ability to work respectfully and effectively with Spanish-speaking individuals and families.
• Self-motivated and able to prioritize varying needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in parish ministry, community service, customer service, office administration, or related setting.
• Strong interpersonal, listening, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable using Microsoft 365, email, databases, and parish/church management systems.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive parishioner information appropriately.
• Ability to work on campus Wednesday through Sunday and be present during key Spanish-language parish activities and Masses.
• Flexible, team-player who is able to contribute to various duties as needs arise.
• Regular and dependable attendance
• Personal transportation between parish family sites

Preferred Qualifications

• BA or Higher Degree Preferred
• Experience working in a Catholic parish or other faith-based setting.
• Familiarity with Catholic sacramental processes and parish life.
• Experience serving Hispanic or Spanish-speaking communities.
• Experience with parish Church Management Systems, MSFT Office Tools

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.

Benefits: Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.